The Louisiana Technology Advisory Group or "TAG" was created and its roles, duties and activities defined by Act 772 of the 2001 Regular Legislative Session. This group meets on a regular basis to fulfill its responsibilities which are:

serve as the technology counterpart to the IT Advisory Board, providing advice and support as requested

advise the CIO on technology approaches to coordinating information technology solutions among state government entities

provide a forum for the discussion of emerging technologies that enhance electronic accessibility to various publicly funded sources of information and services

provide technical resources to assist the CIO in the development and implementation of statewide information technology plans, policies, architecture, standards, and guidelines

provide assistance to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget as required under the provisions of R.S. 39:15.3 ( C )

Governor's Office

Representative from the Governor's Office
Andy Kopplin
Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor
(225) 342-8297andy.kopplin@la.gov